If you’ve ever been to Disney world, you know that part of the experience is the food! From Cool Mickey Fudge Bars to gigantic hot Turkey legs, food is almost always a foundational part of the Disney vacation experience, that can get us off track from our goals quickly. That being said, it’s a vacation enjoy yourself!

You didn’t gain that extra 10 – 20 – or even 30lbs from vacation food, it only becomes a problem when it’s all a part of your lifestyle. So if you visit Disney frequently, or simply don’t want to get too far off track from your healthy eating life style, there ARE options, from the resorts and into the parks Disney makes staying on track easy peasy!

A while back we pointed out some healthy Meal & Snack options at WDW Resorts. Today we’re going to take a look at some options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, mainly Harambe Fruit Market.

Harambe Market is hands down the best place to get your healthy food fix while enjoying the Animal Kingdom. From fruit to nuts, there is something there for everyone. Just check out these pix that Dawn took during her last visit to Walt Disney World:

]]>http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/04/healthy-eating-at-walt-disney-world-animal-kingdom/feed/1Adorable Mickey & Stitch Pajamas Now Available At Walmarthttp://100lbstodisney.com/2018/04/mickey-and-stitch-disney-pajamas-at-walmart/
http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/04/mickey-and-stitch-disney-pajamas-at-walmart/#commentsWed, 04 Apr 2018 05:05:37 +0000http://100lbstodisney.com/?p=106WOWIE! Walmart is stepping up their Disney Merch game and I couldn’t be any more excited, in addition to a new Minnie Mouse line of kids clothing, I also discovered some MORE cute pajamas! Maybe it’s just me but the Stitch Joggers and Tee look comfy enough to even wear to the park, and I’d totally rock the night gown style as a beach cover up!

Now the ones I found today only went up to a 19/20 in my store, but they could have simply run out of larger sizes- the 24’s go FAST around here!!!

If you’ve booked your Walt Disney World vacation in the spring or summer you are almost sure to catch some rain at some point during your trip. Summer storms and sun showers are common. So you’ll definitely want to pack a poncho. Keep in mind though, most rain showers won’t last, so it’s not always a damper to your daily park plans!

We usually get ours from dollar tree. They come in both kids and adult sizes, are light and disposable so you don’t have to figure out how to wrap and repack a wet poncho at the end of your trip, and since they are only $1 you can afford them for the whole family. Just bring a zip lock bag to pack them all in if the rains clear while still at the park. *PRO TIP: If you have a stroller a light dollar store shower curtain liner covers quite nicely while still allowing young children to see the world around them!

You can easily hang them in your resort bathroom to drip dry once you get back to your hotel for the night. A poncho keeps you dry, but sometimes in climate weather will cause rides to temporarily shut down, and you may be wondering, now what?

So here is our list of TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN IT RAINS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD

10. SHOPPING: There is no better time to get your shopping done, then when it’s raining. The stores may be a bit more crowded from people trying to stay dry, but there are usually always extra cast members on hand to help. Most in park shops will even deliver items right to your room, so you don’t have to worry about carrying around heavy shopping bags during your day.

9.CHARACTER MEETS- these days so many meet & greets are inside or at the very least in a covered pavilion location. Find your favorites through your My Disney Experience app or ask a cast memeber and get some memorable family photos!

8. SIT DOWN- One of the best things about rain, is that it helps remind you to slow down and allows you to enjoy things you may not have done before. Check out the area table service restaurants, and enjoy a nice hot meal with the family.

7. FIND INDOOR ATTRACTIONS- If it starts raining while in the park, you will most likely notice that most if not all outdoor attractions will close or be on limited running, but there is still tons of fun to be had. Now is the perfect time to check out shows like Finding Nemo & The Lion King.

6. RESORT HOP- If you’ve always wanted to know what it looks like inside the Beach Club, or take in the wonder of Animal Kingdom Lodge, go for it! We usually go to Disney Springs and catch the bus to each hotel, or even better, we do a Monorail Crawl to each resort on the Monorail circle and find a snack, drink, or dessert for the family to share. It lets us experience different places without spending tons of money! If you are around for the holidays this is a MUST do, even without the rain!

5. DISNEY SPRINGS- While most of the shopping has you going in and out the stores are close together so you won’t have to worry about getting TOO wet, you can also take in a movie, go bowling, capture family memories at the photo studio, or if you know about the rain early enough, you can book a time slot for The Void- A Star Wars inspired VR experience that puts YOU in the movie!

4. NAP- If you’ve been at the parks a few days, use the rain as an excuse for some down time. Stay in your room and nap while the kids watch their favorite Disney shows on TV. If you are a DVC member you can also use their complimentary DVD rental service.

3. PLAY- Most resorts at Walt Disney World have their own arcade, so grab the kids and get to the game room, they have plenty of new games as well as some classics- one of my favorites is a larger then life version of Pac-Man.

2. RELAX- Disney World Resorts has a few spas & health clubs on site that offer massages, facials & mani/pedi’s let the kids relax at the resort with dad or make it a couples thing by asking a cast member which spas & health clubs offer child care.

1. HAVE FUN- Remember “A Rainy Day At Disney Is Better Then NO Day At Disney”, so even in the rain remember to have fun and allow yourself to become like a child again (this may or may not include puddle hopping!), and don’t let a little rain damper your Disney Day!

*If you are worried about items in your back pack getting wet be sure to bring a few zip lock bags in several sizes in your daily park bag , if you forget most shops will give you a shopping bag to protect your items if ask.

With the spring rains comes the washing away of old mistakes and the rebirth of new goals. Spring has a way of bringing forth ideas and dreams that were frozen by the winters cold. Perhaps that’s why we decided that April was going to be the jumping off point for us to get back on track with our goals and plans not of for our lives but also for this site.

So here we are back again, some of us heavier then when we started, others have still managed to stay the same or even lose weight. But we each have new motivation and new goals for our health that we will each be revealing through the week.

Other then heath & wellness we will also be working on the 30 day blog challenge, which means new posts EVERY DAY! Money saving tips, Disney inspired recipes, & motivation are coming your way, so be sure to like, follow, and book mark our site, & check back every day during the month of April and be inspired!

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http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/04/spring-has-sprung/#respondSun, 01 Apr 2018 16:31:26 +0000http://100lbstodisney.com/?p=93Happy Easter Pals! While most people celebrate Easter with chocolate eggs and bunny ears we prefer Mickey fudge bar pops and mouse ears. If you are thinking about visiting Disney during the Easter holiday, never fear, the bunny is here and he’s got a special lady with him! Thats right Mr. & Mrs. Bunny are available for photos at several locations at the Walt Disney World Resort. Look for them at the following locations:

United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT.

Magic Kingdom at the Town Square Courtyard

*In addition to Mr. & Mrs. Bunny there are also special Character meet & greets from all your Disney favorites Dressed in their Easter Best throughout the parks and resorts.

Also be sure to check out the special Easter pre-parade before the Parade of Fantasy that features Mr. & Mrs. Bunny, & many other Spring friends we don’t see very often in the parks, including the Azalea Trail Maids who’s bright & colorful dresses will make you fall in love with Spring!

If you’ve got kids there will be plenty to do to keep them busy – and get out all that easy candy energy! Most resorts (Moderate and above) will host some sort of candy scramble – just be sure to ask the front desk for times and locations. There is also a “pay to play” Easter egg scavenger hunt through the World Showcase pavilion which ends with a special surprise!

Bunnies & Eggs not your thing? We got you covered!

Many dining locations in Disney Springs will have holiday meals including:

Paddlefish

Raglan Road

STK Orlando

Maria & Enzos

House of Blues

Easter inspired snacks can also be purchased throughout the parks.

Before you leave don’t forget to do the Hotel Hop to the following hotels and check out their chocolate Easter egg displays, these pieces are truly a work of delicious art:

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Contemporary

Beach Club

*Parking is open to resort guests only, so for this you’ll have to rely on the monorail, and Disney resort buses, we usually head to Disney Springs from our resort and then hop the bus to whatever hotel we want to see.

Entertainment and characters are subject to change without notice. Check the Times Guide or the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for the most up-to-date information.

]]>http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/04/spring-has-sprung/feed/0New Disney Pajamas At Walmarthttp://100lbstodisney.com/2018/03/new-disney-pajamas-at-walmart/
http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/03/new-disney-pajamas-at-walmart/#respondFri, 30 Mar 2018 16:19:35 +0000http://100lbstodisney.com/?p=54Did anyone else see the new PJ’s at Walmart? The Mrs.Pots ones have to be the cutest! From what I could see they went from the smaller sizes all the way up to a 22/24, but the larger sizes sell fast, so grab them while you can!!!
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http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/03/rock-the-dots/#respondFri, 30 Mar 2018 16:10:03 +0000http://100lbstodisney.com/?p=49

Did you know today is National Polka Dot day?? If you spent any time in Disney or even on social media this weekend you may have gotten lost in a sea of polka dots. Walt Disney World and Disney Land celebrated National Polka Dot day a bit early to celebrate our favorite dot wearing mouse, Minnie getting her own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame!

Didn’t get out to the parks this weekend? Don’t fret you can #rockthedots year round! Check out these adorable dotted fabrics I found at walmart! You can use them to make your own ears, dresses, or whatever you can dream up to create!

While surfing the internet a few weeks ago,I was really missing my second home which as you may know or not know it is Disney World. Now I was just there a month ago,but when i can not get to the parks I miss it so much,and was thinking of a way to fill that void so to speak. So, I am very moved by memories and smells. There are just some scents at Disney that you just miss smelling,and some are just so memorable. So, for me that scent is Rome burning in Spaceship Earth. Weird as it may be that is one of my most favorite smells from Disney. So, while surfing around Etsy I found some candles, wax tarts, and the like,there are so many of them on there selling Disney smells.

So, while looking through the lists there it was the scent that I hold most dear, Rome burning. I couldn’t believe that they could capture the scent. I got a wax melting set for Christmas and it was just waiting for some Disney goodness. So, I went ahead and ordered the wax tarts. For my first order, I only ordered one just to see if it was any good.

Two days later my package was at my door, super fast shipping…awesome!! I could not wait to start burning this thing! So, I took it out of the package,and seen not only my Thank the Phoenicians wax tart but also a freebie, a single tart of the Floridian Lobby! How cool was that! So, I pop that baby in my burner,and within a few minutes I began to smell that ohh so familiar smell,no stinkin way, they actually encapsulated Rome burning into a wax tart.

I couldn’t believe my nose my house smelled like Rome burning, I closed my eyes, sat down and I was taken back to Spaceship Earth! I almost cried,here I was sitting in my own house smelling Disney! The smell is nothing short of amazing, its not overpowering or anything,its perfect!

I then burned the freebie tart of the Floridian , and again, nothing short of amazing,smells exactly like your walking into the Grand Floridian Lobby,checking in those luggage bags,finding out what room your in, you get the picture.

I will def be back to order more from this amazing person on etsy! Prices are amazing too!!!!
​For those of you who wish to go relive your memories you can find Fandoms and Fairytales on Etsy,you will not be dissapointed!!!

]]>http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/03/bring-the-scents-of-disney-home/feed/0What Can I Say Except You’re Welcome?!?http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/03/what-can-i-say-except-youre-welcome/
http://100lbstodisney.com/2018/03/what-can-i-say-except-youre-welcome/#respondFri, 30 Mar 2018 16:03:11 +0000http://100lbstodisney.com/?p=43As far as I’m concerned Moana is one of THE best Disney movies made yet! Cute pig, silly chicken, gorgeous demi-god, and a kick butt female lead, whats not to love?

That’s why I fell in love with these Mini Maui earrings from Fizz Caps and More!

The holiday season is in full swing everywhere at Walt Disney World, even at Disney Springs ( You, don’t know how much I still want to call it Downtown.) Besides the massive tree, twinkling lights, and specially placed light up deer and ornaments throughout, there is a little known adventure that brings you throughout the Disney Springs Property.

Get your walking shoes on and grab your passport at guest relations because Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt brings you all around Disney Springs in a seek and find adventure. Page by page you’ll have to solve clues to find what stores Stitch has visited – *hint he likes to hide in high places so look up!!- and match the stickers to the gifts he’s chosen at each shop (Some stores have even included exclusive savings through your passport).

With 12 stops this adventure game was one of the best ways to make sure we got to see ALL of what Disney Springs has to offer, while keeping my 5 year old excited and busy, for you it’s an excuse to shop, for the the kids it’s a game that will even bring you through the Christmas Tree Trail. And when you’ve figured out all the clues you can head back to one of the redemption locations for your prize!